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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 668.37 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 668.37 and 156.81 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 668.37 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/668.37 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 668.37 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 104,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,807.10/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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